Symbolic notation refers to the use of symbols to represent numbers, quantities, or concepts in mathematics, logic, or other fields. It provides a concise way to express complex ideas and relationships, making it easier to reason about and manipulate them.
For example, in mathematics, we often use symbols like +, –, ×, and ÷ to denote addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division, respectively. Additionally, variables such as x and y can represent unknown values or quantities, allowing us to formulate equations and perform algebraic operations.
Symbolic notation is not limited to mathematics. In logic, we use symbols to represent logical connectors (like ∧ and ∨) and quantifiers (like ∀ for